On Tuesday,
March 16, the LSU Honors College and the Forever LSU campaign recognized
longtime supporter Roger Houston Ogden at a special ceremony at the historic
LSU French House.

Ogden's vision
and generosity toward the Honors College's students, faculty and staff was most
recently exemplified by his gift to create a $1 million professorship,
providing endowed support to the dean of the Honors College. Named the Roger H.
Ogden Deanship, this gift was given in honor of Ogden's son, Roger Hadfield
"Field" Ogden.

A 1968 business
graduate of LSU, Ogden has provided a lifetime of service to the university,
beginning with his role as president of the Student Government Association and
continuing into his professional life through his involvement with multiple
colleges at LSU.

In addition to
the Honors College, Ogden has also supported the E. J. Ourso College of
Business and the College of Art & Design. A member of the LSU Board of
Supervisors from 1991-2004, Ogden also served as the board's chair from
2003-04. In 1998, he was elected to the LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction.

"As
Louisianans, one of the most important things we can do for the future of the
state is to support the flagship university and, in particular, the Honors
College," said Ogden. "The number one investment we can make is in
our youth, who will inherit the reins of leadership of the state. The LSU
Honors College is our best bet for keeping the very best and brightest in Louisiana.
It is these youngsters who qualify to go to the Harvards, Stanfords or Dukes
that we most desire to keep in Louisiana; and who, together with LSU, will lead
this state to unimaginable heights in this new century."

Created in
1992, the LSU Honors College is a four-year residential college comprised of
1,500 of LSU's highest achieving students. The college has a selective
admissions program, requiring a minimum of a 30 ACT score and 3.5 grade points
average, and serves students in all majors. The LSU Honors College serves this
diverse student population with dynamic interaction through outstanding
instruction, innovative research and public service.

"The goals
of the LSU Honors College go beyond academic excellence," said Nancy
Clark, dean of the LSU Honors College. "The Honors College experience
fosters community and develops leaders in an environment that challenges and
enlightens. There is certainly no better example for our students and faculty
to emulate than Roger Ogden, who consistently provides the type of leadership
that impacts learning across LSU's campus. Roger is a person who believes in
our university community and he strengthens our Honors College in profound and
meaningful ways."

Ogden resides in New Orleans and currently owns
Ogden Development and Investments, which specializes in commercial real estate
development. He is also a founding partner of Stirling Properties.